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Frequently Asked Questions
About MYCAPSSA

MYCAPSSA is the only octreotide that’s taken orally. MYCAPSSA is an oral prescription medicine approved for use in the long-term maintenance treatment of acromegaly in people who have responded to and tolerated treatment with octreotide or lanreotide.

If these treatments are effective and your body is tolerating it, you may be eligible to take MYCAPSSA instead of the injections.

If your current SSA treatment is effective and your body is tolerating it, you may be eligible to take oral MYCAPSSA capsules instead of your monthly injections.

The most common side effects of MYCAPSSA are headache, joint pain, nausea, weakness, diarrhea, and excessive sweating. Stomach and gut issues were mostly mild to moderate and typically resolved in less than 2 weeks. Learn more about possible side effects in our Safety Profile.

MYCAPSSA is the oral version of octreotide, a medication you may already be familiar with.

Once swallowed with water, the coating on the capsule protects the medicine from being released too early or broken down before it gets to where it needs to be. The coating keeps the octreotide intact until it can make it to the right place in your body, your small intestine, to let the medication start to do its job.

MYCAPSSA is an oral form of octreotide, taken twice a day.

Somavert is a subcutaneous injection, self-administered once daily after a physician-supervised initial loading dose. Somatuline Depot is for deep subcutaneous injection only, initially administered every 4 weeks by a healthcare professional. Sandostatin LAR Depot and Signifor LAR are intramuscular injections, administered monthly by a healthcare professional.

Patients who respond to and tolerate octreotide or lanreotide may be eligible to take MYCAPSSA.

Taking MYCAPSSA for Acromegaly

Yes, MYCAPSSA was proven to effectively maintain normal IGF-I and growth hormone levels in the majority of patients. Learn more about consistent control and the proven Benefits of MYCAPSSA.
IGF-I, insulin-like growth factor 1.

Once your doctor writes a prescription for MYCAPSSA, you will receive a call from Acaria Specialty Pharmacy to confirm your personal information, insurance information, and provide you with next steps. You may also enroll in the Chiesi Total CareSM patient support program, which provides additional services including individual support, insurance assistance, and worry-free refills. Learn more about Chiesi Total CareSM.

Once you start MYCAPSSA, your doctor may work with you to adjust your dose, depending on your IGF-I levels and your acromegaly signs and symptoms. The majority of patients in clinical trials received a 60-mg dose of MYCAPSSA or higher.

Make sure to have an open dialogue about how you feel, and let your doctor know how MYCAPSSA is working for you. This will help ensure that you are receiving the right amount of medicine to properly manage your acromegaly. Do not stop taking MYCAPSSA before speaking with your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are still experiencing symptoms, or if your IGF-I levels are not well controlled, your doctor might need to adjust your dose of MYCAPSSA. If your hormone levels or symptoms are not well controlled, talk to your doctor to see if you may need to increase your dose of MYCAPSSA. Keep track of your treatment and how you've been feeling with the MYCAPSSA Patient Handbook. Keep open lines of communication and don't be afraid to speak up if you’re not feeling well.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. MYCAPSSA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how MYCAPSSA works. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take oral contraceptives. Use an alternative non-hormonal method of contraception or a back-up method while taking MYCAPSSA. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
MYCAPSSA Dosing

No, MYCAPSSA offers a flexible dosing schedule. Morning and evening doses do not need to be taken 12 hours apart or at the same time each day. For example, if you have dinner plans and you’re worried you’ll forget to take your evening dose, you may choose to take it before you go. Make sure to take MYCAPSSA at least 1 hour before dinner and at least 2 hours after an earlier snack or meal.

Take your dose of MYCAPSSA twice daily, morning and evening. Morning and evening doses do not need to be taken exactly 12 hours apart or at the same time each day. Take MYCAPSSA on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) with a glass of water. MYCAPSSA may not be taken with any food, coffee, or drinks other than water.

If you forget to take your dose of MYCAPSSA, do not take the missed dose at a later time. Just take the next dose at the scheduled time. Keep in mind that morning and evening doses of MYCAPSSA do not need to be taken exactly 12 hours apart or at the same time each day. Call your doctor right away if you are having trouble regularly taking your doses. Not taking MYCAPSSA consistently may affect how you feel and how well the medicine can work for you.
Getting MYCAPSSA

You will receive a call from Acaria Specialty Pharmacy, a part of the Chiesi Total CareSM program, to schedule delivery of MYCAPSSA. MYCAPSSA will be delivered monthly to your home or preferred location. The Acaria Specialty Pharmacy will work with you to deliver MYCAPSSA when and where it’s most convenient for you. You should receive a call from the pharmacy to confirm the shipment every month. Learn more about Chiesi Total CareSM.

Chiesi Total CareSM is a comprehensive support program that provides you with the support you need, when and where you need it. The Chiesi Total CareSM team is here to help assess your insurance eligibility. The team is ready to help you and your doctor's office whether you have commercial insurance, government insurance, or no insurance. We are also here to help you to navigate prior authorization and appeals. Depending on your out-of-pocket cost and the type of insurance you have, you may be eligible for additional financial assistance. For more information and for help understanding how MYCAPSSA works with your insurance plan, call 1-833-346-2277, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM CT. Learn more about Chiesi Total CareSM.

Chiesi Total CareSM is a comprehensive support program that provides you with the support you need, when and where you need it. The dedicated Chiesi Total CareSM team will be there every step of the way to help make accessing, starting, and staying on MYCAPSSA treatment as easy as possible. They will help facilitate communication between you, your doctors, your specialty pharmacy, and your insurance company to make the transition to MYCAPSSA as seamless as possible. For more information, call 1-833-346-2277, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM CT. Learn more about Chiesi Total CareSM.

Yes! Acaria Specialty Pharmacy will help you stay on track with your refills of MYCAPSSA. The pharmacy will reach out each month to coordinate a convenient delivery time for your refill. If any questions or issues arise, you can always contact the Chiesi Total CareSM team for further assistance. For more information, call 1-833-346-2277, Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM CT.
Storing MYCAPSSA

Opened MYCAPSSA wallets can be stored at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) for up to 1 month. Before first use, unopened wallets of MYCAPSSA should be stored in a refrigerator. Be sure not to freeze MYCAPSSA. Care should be taken to keep MYCAPSSA in a safe place and always out of the reach of children.

Before first use, store unopened wallets of MYCAPSSA in a refrigerator. Be sure not to freeze your MYCAPSSA. After the first use for each wallet, you can store opened wallets at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) for up to 1 month. Be sure to keep your MYCAPSSA in a safe place and always out of the reach of children.
*Somavert® is a registered trademark of Pfizer Inc.
†Somatuline Depot is a registered trademark of Ipsen Pharma S.A.S.
‡Sandostatin® is a registered trademark of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation.
§Signifor® is a licensed trademark of Recordati Rare Diseases Inc.
||Please refer to the full Prescribing Information for each product for full Dosage and Administration information.
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Important Safety Information

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW?

MYCAPSSA can cause problems with the gallbladder. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms: sudden pain in your upper right stomach (abdomen) or right shoulder or between your shoulder blades; yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes; fever with chills; or nausea.


MYCAPSSA may affect your blood sugar, thyroid hormone, or vitamin B12 levels. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any problems or conditions related to these. Your healthcare provider may monitor these levels during your treatment with MYCAPSSA.


Tell your healthcare provider if you have an irregular heartbeat.


MYCAPSSA may cause your body to have issues with absorbing dietary fats. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening symptoms including fatty stools or stools with an oily appearance, changes in the color of your stools, loose stools, stomach (abdominal) bloating or weight loss.


Who should not use MYCAPSSA?

MYCAPSSA can cause a serious allergic reaction including anaphylactic shock. Stop taking MYCAPSSA right away and get emergency help if you have any of these symptoms: swelling of your tongue, throat, lips, eyes or face; trouble swallowing or breathing; severe itching of the skin with rash or raised bumps; feeling faint; chest pain; or rapid heartbeat.


Do not use MYCAPSSA if you are allergic to octreotide or any other ingredients in MYCAPSSA. If you need to know the ingredients, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.


If you have certain other medical conditions, you should use MYCAPSSA with caution. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, especially the following: pregnancy or breastfeeding; liver disease; kidney disease; or difficulty in emptying bladder completely.


Women taking an oral contraceptive should use an alternative non-hormonal method of contraception or a back-up method when taking MYCAPSSA. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. MYCAPSSA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how MYCAPSSA works.


What are the possible side effects of MYCAPSSA?

The most common side effects are headache, joint pain, nausea, weakness, diarrhea, and sweating a lot.


You are encouraged to report negative side effects to Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. at 1-888-661-9260 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.


Keep MYCAPSSA and all medicines out of the reach of children.


How should I take MYCAPSSA?

Do not take MYCAPSSA with food. MYCAPSSA should be taken with a glass of water on an empty stomach. Take MYCAPSSA at least 1 hour before a meal or at least 2 hours after a meal (for example, you could take your morning dose 1 hour before breakfast and your evening dose at bedtime).


Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, and talk to your doctor.

Indication

WHAT IS MYCAPSSA (octreotide) FOR?

MYCAPSSA is an oral prescription medicine used in the long-term maintenance treatment of acromegaly in people for whom initial treatment with octreotide or lanreotide has been effective and tolerated.


If these treatments are effective and your body is tolerating it, you may be eligible to take MYCAPSSA instead of the injections. Ask your doctor if this oral treatment is appropriate for you.

Important Safety Information

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW?

MYCAPSSA can cause problems with the gallbladder. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these symptoms: sudden pain in your upper right stomach (abdomen) or right shoulder or between your shoulder blades; yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes; fever with chills; or nausea.


MYCAPSSA may affect your blood sugar, thyroid hormone, or vitamin B12 levels. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any problems or conditions related to these. Your healthcare provider may monitor these levels during your treatment with MYCAPSSA.


Tell your healthcare provider if you have an irregular heartbeat.


MYCAPSSA may cause your body to have issues with absorbing dietary fats. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening symptoms including fatty stools or stools with an oily appearance, changes in the color of your stools, loose stools, stomach (abdominal) bloating or weight loss.


Who should not use MYCAPSSA?

MYCAPSSA can cause a serious allergic reaction including anaphylactic shock. Stop taking MYCAPSSA right away and get emergency help if you have any of these symptoms: swelling of your tongue, throat, lips, eyes or face; trouble swallowing or breathing; severe itching of the skin with rash or raised bumps; feeling faint; chest pain; or rapid heartbeat.


Do not use MYCAPSSA if you are allergic to octreotide or any other ingredients in MYCAPSSA. If you need to know the ingredients, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.


If you have certain other medical conditions, you should use MYCAPSSA with caution. Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, especially the following: pregnancy or breastfeeding; liver disease; kidney disease; or difficulty in emptying bladder completely.


Women taking an oral contraceptive should use an alternative non-hormonal method of contraception or a back-up method when taking MYCAPSSA. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take. MYCAPSSA may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how MYCAPSSA works.


What are the possible side effects of MYCAPSSA?

The most common side effects are headache, joint pain, nausea, weakness, diarrhea, and sweating a lot.


You are encouraged to report negative side effects to Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. at 1-888-661-9260 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.


Keep MYCAPSSA and all medicines out of the reach of children.


How should I take MYCAPSSA?

Do not take MYCAPSSA with food. MYCAPSSA should be taken with a glass of water on an empty stomach. Take MYCAPSSA at least 1 hour before a meal or at least 2 hours after a meal (for example, you could take your morning dose 1 hour before breakfast and your evening dose at bedtime).


Please see Full Prescribing Information, including Medication Guide, and talk to your doctor.

Indication

WHAT IS MYCAPSSA (octreotide) FOR?

MYCAPSSA is an oral prescription medicine used in the long-term maintenance treatment of acromegaly in people for whom initial treatment with octreotide or lanreotide has been effective and tolerated.


If these treatments are effective and your body is tolerating it, you may be eligible to take MYCAPSSA instead of the injections. Ask your doctor if this oral treatment is appropriate for you.